Clarky Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Well, I looked for one of these for years and one popped up in February in France (I have only ever seen one other in the UK) so I snaffled it. Its a fabulous bass in near-mint condition but I have to recoup the cost of a custom shop bass that just arrived and - in truth - I don't need a short scale back-up to my fabulous '71 Mustang (nothing touches it, in my opinion). So I would like to recoup my outlay of £1100 . Bear in mind, these are super-rare and its in amazing, next-to-unplayed-looking condition bar the typical swirls on the black pickguard (a new SG bass in standard cherry is £1,199). Delivery only in these strange times. PS, comes with fitted Gibson hard case which has a few scratches and dents. * Fundraiser so no trades, thanks * Background and pics here: Edited April 10, 2020 by Clarky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 ....No see no Pics??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Some pics to save you clicking on the link 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Eek! That’s lovely... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris7273 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Really nice. Is it a nitro lacquer oa poly finish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Absolutely love this! What an incredibly cool bass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, chris7273 said: Really nice. Is it a nitro lacquer oa poly finish ? I think Gibson always use nitro. It is (remarkably, given its 14 years old) free of dings. The paint is quite thick which may explain, together with it looking as if the bass had rarely if ever left its case, why its in such great condition Edit: I just found another for sale thread from the US a few years back that describes it as a "faded nitrocellulose finish". Edited April 7, 2020 by Clarky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Bit more info from googling: "In 2006 a limited number of custom finish instruments were produced, intended for the Japanese market: Coral Pink, Canary Yellow, and Coral Blue (though often referred to as Caribbean blue). These were not widely distributed to US dealers, though odd examples did appear online" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 You definitely bought the best colour @Clarky 👍. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 That's lovely! Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 As bass,Not my thing at all!! But I've got to admit that's a very cool looking bass! I'd actually live the pink one 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Following a request for a clearer depiction of the colour, this pic was taken today in daylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Lovely looking bass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Next day UPS delivery (within UK) included in the price. £25 extra to mainland Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 When were these made? Do you know how many? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Hi Tom, these were a special custom run in 2006 for Japan under the name 'Beach series'. I am afraid I don't know how many were made but my post above (on Tuesday, with the three colour schemes picture) states it was "a limited run" based on a TalkBass article. They appear occasionally for sale in Australia, infrequently in the US and virtually never in Europe. Edited April 9, 2020 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 On hold until tomorrow lunchtime while potential buyer mulls it over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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